Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $105,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Own meaningful client relationships and serve as a trusted tax advisor, not just a compliance resource.
• Work directly with accessible senior leaders and partners in a collaborative, open-door environment.
• Lead complex tax engagements for closely held businesses, pass-through entities, and high net worth individuals.
• Mentor and develop talented tax professionals while building your own leadership capabilities.
• Join an automation-forward practice that embraces technology to improve quality, efficiency, and client service.
• Gain exposure to tax planning, advisory work, engagement profitability, and business development.
• Clear advancement path toward Senior Manager, Director, and Partner for high performers.

Location: Torrance, CA. We prefer an in-office presence because collaboration and client service are central to our culture, but hybrid flexibility may be considered for strong candidates.

Note: Candidates must have 5+ years of public accounting tax experience, including 2+ years at the Senior level or equivalent, and must hold an active CPA or EA license. We are looking for someone who can independently manage complex engagements and contribute immediately.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established Greater Los Angeles CPA firm serving small and mid-size businesses, business owners, and families with tax compliance, planning, advisory, accounting, and financial services. Our approach goes beyond preparing returns. We build long-term relationships by understanding our clients' businesses, ownership structures, and financial goals and helping them make informed decisions throughout the year.

Job Description

• Own a portfolio of client relationships and serve as the primary day-to-day contact on tax and planning matters.
• Lead tax engagements from planning and staffing through review, completion, and delivery.
• Review complex individual, partnership, S corporation, multi-state, and other business tax returns to a Partner-ready standard.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and proactively communicate recommendations to clients.
• Manage engagement timelines, budgets, realization, scope, billing considerations, and overall quality.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide actionable feedback to Tax Staff and Senior team members.
• Serve as a technical resource on complex federal and California tax matters.
• Coordinate directly with Partners, Senior Managers, and Directors on significant client and technical issues.
• Help improve workflow and efficiency through effective use of tax technology, automation, and AI-assisted processes.
• Participate in referral development, networking, client expansion, and other business development activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting experience focused on tax.
• 2+ years at the Tax Senior level or equivalent.
• Active CPA or EA license required. CPA preferred.
• Strong experience with individual and business taxation, including pass-through entities and complex returns.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage clients and tax engagements.
• Experience reviewing junior staff work and providing coaching and feedback.
• Strong knowledge of tax planning, research, and client advisory services.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field meeting applicable licensing requirements.
• Experience with closely held businesses and high net worth individuals strongly preferred.
• Real estate tax experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with CCH Axcess Tax, CCH Engagement, XCM, Blue J, and advanced Excel is preferred.
• MST or tax-focused MBA is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to operate as a true client advisor while still having direct access to experienced leadership when you need it. We value proactive professionals who anticipate issues, communicate clearly, develop their teams, and look for ways to improve the client experience. You will be trusted with meaningful responsibility, supported in your professional development, and given a clear path to continue growing your career.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance